Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Vornado EV100 and Vornado Evap40 score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.
The EV100 is the efficient evaporative pick — Vornado's small-room evap with the best energy efficiency in this lineup.
The Evap40 is the evaporative pick — only one in this lineup that won't deposit white mineral dust on surfaces. Best for hard-water households.
Most efficient. Smaller coverage. Compact form.
Only evaporative pick. No white-dust deposition. Filters required.
| Spec | Vornado EV100 | Vornado Evap40 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Evaporative | Evaporative |
| Coverage | 400 sq ft | 1,000 sq ft |
| Tank | 1 gallon | — |
| Power Draw | Low | — |
| Tanks | — | 2× 2-gallon |
| Filter | — | Replaceable |